Lake Forest to Remember Former Mayor on Monday

The Lake Forest City Council will remember former mayor Bruce Macfarlane at its Monday night meeting.

Bruce Macfarlane served as Mayor of Lake Forest from 1969-1970, according to the resolution that will be read at Monday's meeting. During which time, he led efforts to manage Dutch Elm Disease, a devastating tree blight in Lake Forest, and a subsequent tree replacement program.

Before he was elected mayor, Macfarlane served as an Alderman, Ward Chairman and on the Lake Forest Caucus.

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at City Hall.